How FundinFolks Matchmaking Can Fast-Track Your Startup’s Fundraising

When I first pitched Global Boost Card , I felt like a ghost in the room. Investors nodded politely, asked vague questions, and vanished. My pitch deck was polished, my numbers were solid, and my mission banking the 1.7B unbanked was urgent. But no one bit.

Then, I discovered FundinFolks and its Investor Matchmaking  system. Within 90 days, we closed $750K. Here’s how it worked and how it can work for you.

1. Find Investors Who Care About Your Niche

Problem : Global Boost Card solves financial exclusion for immigrants, refugees, and gig workers. But when I pitched generic VCs, they’d say, “Interesting, but not our focus.”

FundinFolks Fix :

• Filter investors by niche : I targeted funds focused on fintech, emerging markets, and inclusive banking.
• Keyword-powered matches : Using terms like “financial inclusion,” “AI credit scoring,” and “cross-border payments” on my FundinFolks profile connected me with aligned investors.
• Case Study : When I joined FundinFolks, their algorithm matched me with a VC that had backed migrant-focused fintech in Nigeria. Result? A $200K commitment in 3 weeks.

2. Craft a Story Investors Can’t Ignore

Problem : Early on, my pitch was all features, no heart. Investors said, “Cool product. So what?”

FundinFolks Fix :

• Emotion + Data : I learned to weave personal stories with hard stats. Example: “My cousin in Dubai couldn’t open a bank account despite working three jobs. That’s why we’re building Global Boost.” Then I dropped the data:
  • 1.7B unbanked/underbanked
  • $44B lost annually in remittance fees
• Pitch Deck Templates : FundinFolks’ frameworks helped me structure my deck like Slide 3 (“The Problem”) and Slide 7 (“Competitive Advantage”), turning slides into a narrative.

3. Use Competitive Intelligence to Stand Out

Problem : Investors asked, “How are you different from Wise or Revolut?”

FundinFolks Fix :

• Side-by-Side Comparisons : We used Slide 7 (“Competitive Advantage”) to highlight gaps investors care about:
  • Localized AI Credit Scoring (no one else has it)
  • Multi-Region KYC Pass-Through (we’re the only ones)
• Visual Proof : Infographics and videos on our FundinFolks profile got 3x more investor clicks.

Pro Tip : Highlight your unfair advantage . For us, it was combining AI-driven credit scoring with real-time FX conversion—features competitors lacked.

4. Build Trust with Advisors & Traction Updates

Problem : Investors hesitated to back a pre-revenue, pre-product team.

FundinFolks Fix :

• Advisor Matchmaking : I connected with ex-Visa and Stripe advisors through FundinFolks. Their names on our profile boosted credibility.
• Traction Tracking : Shared updates like MVP launches in UAE/USA and 180+ countries served.
• Social Proof : When we added our Stripe advisor to our FundinFolks profile, investor messages spiked by 50%.

Lesson : Investors don’t just fund ideas—they fund teams that execute. Show momentum.

Why FundinFolks Works

• Investor Matchmaking : No spam. Just targeted connections with funds actively seeking your niche.
• Storytelling Tools : Templates, SEO guides, and emotion-driven frameworks.
• Traction Amplification : Turn small wins into investor bait (e.g., “First 180 countries served”)

Final Thought: Fundraising Isn’t About Money—It’s About Mission

At FundinFolks, we believe investors back people who make them feel  something: hope, urgency, or the thrill of solving a massive problem. Whether you’re building a borderless card like Global Boost or revolutionizing healthcare, your story matters more than your spreadsheet.

Join FundinFolks  today. Let’s connect you with investors who’ll lean in—and write the check.